Kittencal's Alfredo Sauce

Kittencalskitchen's Note:

This is the perfect consistency to hold on to pasta, don't omit the dryed thyme it is what makes this sauce and you may also add in a pinch cayenne pepper also if desired --- I'm a an extreme garlic-lover and I find that 1 heaping tablespoon is plenty for this recipe if you like an extreme garlic flavor then go ahead and use more! --- the recipe may easily be doubled but I suggest to keep the garlic at no more than about 1-1/2 tablespoons for a double recipe --- have plenty of mouthwash handy after this lol! :)

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (about 2 large cloves, minced)
• 1/8-1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (rubbed between your fingers to release the flavor)
• 2 tablespoons flour (for a slightly thicker sauce increase to 2-1/2 tablespoons)
• 1 1/2 cups 18% table cream (can use half-and-half cream)
• 1/2 cup heavy 35% cream
• 1/2-3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• seasoning salt (to taste) or white salt (to taste)
• fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

Directions:

1. In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan melt butter over medium-low heat.
2. Add in the garlic and thyme; whisk for about 2 minutes (if your garlic is chopped instead of finely minced cook for 3 minutes watching closely not to burn the garlic).
3. Add in flour and stir for 1 minute.
4. Add in table cream and heavy whipping cream; bring to a boil and simmer over low heat, whisking constantly until thickened, about 2 minutes (do not allow to boil rapidly).
5. Continue to simmer for about 2-3 minutes over low heat stirring continuously until bubbly and thickened.
6. Mix in the Parmesan cheese; stir to melt the cheese (about 2 minutes).
7. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
8. Serve over pasta and sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese.
9. *Note* This sauce is best if eaten right away as it will become thicker upon standing.

Reviews

[CareyLee]

Oh Kittencal you did it again... I was looking for a base alfredo sauce that I could add some stuff to and this was it...so creamy and good. I made this as stated but added 1 cup of canned italian diced tomatoes and shrimp. Will make again and again!! Perfect comfort food!!

[Sunnee50]

OMG! I just finished eating this wonderful dish and if I could give it 10 stars, I would! Kitten, every single recipe of yours that I have tried has been delish. You should write a recipe book. I had never heard of table cream, all I had was heavy cream but didn't want to only use that so I used whole milk with the heavy cream and it worked just fine. I had just bought some white pepper to try and it was perfect for this. I also used a mix of parmegiano reggiano and romano cheese. I used fresh flat leaf parsely at the last minute. I poured the sauce over shrimp and mostaccioli pasta. I will definitely do this again and in fact, I can't wait to try it on my daughter and her family when they visit. Great meal for dinner guests. Thanks Kitten for another winner!

[AltoRose]

This is outstanding. I followed the recipe to the letter and it made the best, richest, creamiest alfredo I have ever tasted. Bravo!